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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1963

Page

8

Beech Grove Cemetery Faces Rising Costs Discussed

Pomeroy Village Council and cemetery board members Alfred Elberfeld and Charles Murray reviewed increasing operation and maintenance costs at Beech Grove Cemetery. The cemetery runs in the red, with two full-time staff and pay adjustments amid calls for owner contributions and potential clerk role changes. A plan to fund a base station for fire trucks and a police radio was noted, along with a proposed parking sticker for merchants and a drainage study on Mulberry Ave.

Bob Hoeflich Pomeroy Beech Grove Cemetery Pomeroy Village Alfred B. Elberfeld Charles Murray Elberfeld E. J. Strauss Charles Legar Otho Murray

Notice of Court of Appeals session dates and related notices

Official notice lists holding court times for the Fourth Judicial District in 1963 64 across multiple counties including Washington Athens Meigs Lawrence Scioto Pike Gallia Jackson Vinton Highland Adams Brown Hocking Pickaway and more. Terms begin 10 o clock with dates in February March April and November as shown. The Albany Local School Board bids for coal delivery for Albany Columbia Schools with supplies and tonnage figures. Internal Revenue Service seizure notice for a 1951 Chevrolet Four-Door Sedan in Athens County offering remission or forfeiture options with a bond requirement by October 10, 1963.

Courts OF Appeals A. D Otto Fourth Judicial District Court of Appeals Washington County Athens County Tember Meigs County Lawrence County Scioto County Pike County Jallia County Jackson County Vinton County Highland County Adams County Brown County Hocking County Albany Local School Board Albany Columbia Treasury Department Internal Revenue Service Ohio U.S W. RK. Green E. Central Parkway Cincinnati

Probate sale sought to pay debts in Athens County Ohio

E M Conant as executor of Cynthia A Drake seeks court permission to sell real estate in Athens Township to pay debts. Listed defendants include Mary Catheryn FP and many others with riparian and mineral reservations noted. The petition, Cause No 25041, names John F New as attorney and sets answer by the Sunday of October 1963.

Mary Catheryn St. Ann Divisis Mary. B. Haettinger Fisher Street Speedway Indiana Lucille Ruth Lucas Locust Avenue Fontana California Mary Ellen Arrosmith East Orchard Street Rialto Charles Edward Estep Lefton Place Riverside Grant A. Rhecades C Battery New York Rudolph J Stone Oxnard Blvd Oxnard Mildred Stewart Emma Miller Cynthia A. Drake E M. Conant Athens County Ohio Athens Iniot Verity the Plains Jillian E. Michael Lenore M. Worstell Lawrence G. Worstell John Maxim KK M. Conant John F. New

Six Meigs 4-H Members to Attend Club Congress at OSU

Six Meigs County 4-H members Louella Thompson Ruth Ann Bailey Pamela Wilson Duane Tuttle Thad Dye Dixie Roush attend the annual 4-H Club Congress at Ohio State University this week. Delegates were chosen for leadership and community activity with scholarships awarded by the Meigs County Agricultural Society. They toured a mock legislature at the capitol and met Rep. George Meinhart before Columbus appearances, staying in college dormitories until Wednesday.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio State University Louella Thompson G. R. Thompson Ruth Ann Bailey Wilbur Bailey Pamela Wilson Marvin Wilson Dexter Duane Tuttle Glen Tuttle Miners Meigs County Agricultural So Capitol Building George A. Meinhart Columbus

Appointing Helen Phillips Administratrix of Ruth Ann Slisher Estate

Notice declares Helen Phillips of Route 1 Guysville Ohio appointed Administratrix of Ruth Ann Slisher deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Dated September 11 1963 Harold J Rose Probate Judge of Athens County.

Helen Phillips Route 1 Guysville Ohio Ruth Ann Slisher Athens County

Hocking Valley Bank of Athens Certified to Commence Banking

Ohio official certifies that The Hocking Valley Bank of Athens Company may commence business as a commercial bank savings bank and special plan bank in Athens County Ohio. Clarence C. Luft Superintendent of Banks signs the August 1 1963 certification at Columbus.

State OF Ohio Division OF Banks Hocking Valley Bank OF Athens Company Clarence Luft Hanks Hocking Valley Bank OF Athens Athens Athens County Ohio Columbus

Notice to taxpayers Athens County real estate tax returns inspection

In compliance with Section 715-17 Revised Code real estate tax returns for the current year are open for inspection at the Office of the County Auditor in Athens Ohio. The Board of Revision made no changes except for specified adjustments to buildings land sub divisions and added improvements. Hearings will be held at 10 00 A M in the Court House Athens Ohio on September 1963 before the County Board of Revision.

Athens County Court House Athens Ohio Board of Revision County Board of Revision Ne Court House W. Whaley Lane County

Halloween Party Set by Youth Fellowship

The Pomeroy A committee was named to plan a Halloween party at the Federated Church. Jane Baer presided with a devotional. A candy sale was discussed and residents may contact Jane Baer Tom Lind or Ralph Werry to buy. Norma Jewell attended. fellowship meets Sundays at 5:30 p.m.

Pomeroy Youth Fellowship Federated Church Jane Baer Tom Lind Ralph Werry Norma Jewell

Meigs County Meetings Gather Local Groups

Bosworth Council R and SM meets at 7 30 pm Wednesday at the temple. Rock Springs Better Health Club gathers at 1 30 pm Thursday at Mrs Harold Blackston home. Homebuilders Class Middleport Church of Christ hosts a wiener roast at 7 30 pm Tuesday at Mr and Mrs Milton Houdashelt home. Willing Workers Class meets Thursday evening at Enterprise EUB Church with Mrs Thomas Bentz hostess. members bring recipes for a cookbook.

Bosworth Council R&sm Temple Rock Springs Enterprise Eub Thomas Bentz

Meigs County Land Transfers and Meeting Notice

Meigs County transfers include Arthur and Ethel Orr to Milford and Hilda Frederick in Chester Two parcels Alma Kitchen to Billy Williamson and Janet Williamson in Pomeroy deceased William E Daniels to Eva Daniels Salisbury Two Eva Daniels to Mildred Davis Salisbury Two Violet Jarrell Herman Jarrell to Beulah Wright and Lois Avenell George Salisbury George W Johnson Ruth E Johnson to Manning Webster Middleport affiliate 11 National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association holds special meeting at Dotties Beauty Shop Pt Pleasant Wednesday night plans bridge party style show Oct 10 tickets from Joan White Middleport

Arthur Orr Ethel Orr Milford Frederick Hilda Frederick Chester Alma Kitchen Billy K. Williamson Janet Williamson Pomeroy William E. Daniels Eva Daniels Salisbury Eva L. Daniels Mildred Davis Violet A. Jarrell Herman Jarrell Beulah Belle Wright Lois Avenell George Middleport National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association Dottie’s Pt. Pleasant Joan White

Birth of daughter Tracy Dawne Buffington in Middleport

Announcement of the birth to Mr and Mrs Aaron Buffington Middleport. The infant Tracy Dawne Buffington was born Friday at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Ruth Buffington and Mrs Cornelia Bunch of Pomeroy. Pomeroy news notes a rummage sale by the Happy Harvesters Class at the Federated Church on W Main St Thursday through Saturday with pre delivering Wednesday.

Middleport Aaron Buffington Tracy Dawne Pleasant Valley Hospital Ruth Buffington Cornelia Bunch Pomeroy Happy Harvesters Federated Church W. Main St Live Wire Forest Run Methodist Church Massar

Church Honors Kellys With Housewarming

Mr and Mrs Thomas Kelly and their children Jewell and Tommy were guests of honor at a house warming hosted by Mrs Paul Haptonstall at Middleport First United Presbyterian Church They plan to move into the South Third Ave home formerly lived in by Mr and Mrs Newman Burdette

Middleport Thomas Kelly Middleport First United Presbyterian Church Jewell Tommy South Third Ave Newman Burdette Paul Haptonstall

Men Of Church To Give Clothing In Meigs County

The Brad ford Church of Christ hosts the Meigs County Churches of Christ Men’s Fellowship. The annual project provides clothing linens and items for the school with delivery to the November meeting at Bradbury church and October session at Middleport church.

Middleport Bradford

Parole Violation Leads to Arrests in Meigs County

Fred E Kuhn 21 of Racine Route 2 faces probation violation charges before Judge John C Bacon after sheriff arrest. Morgan Henry 37 of Athens also held on parole violation. The Meigs County incident follows earlier forgery charges against the Kuhn family. Middleport man Ross Shumaker 76 was hospitalized after emergency transport from 42 Park Street.

Pomeroy Fred Emanuel Kuhn Racine Robert Hartenbach Will John C. Bacon Meigs County Common Pleas Court Kuhn Woodrow Wilson Kuhn George William Kuhn Ohio Fred Kuhn Gallia County Frank W. Porter Morgan Henry Athens Middleport Ross Shumaker Meigs Memorial Hospital Park St

Kin Club Honors Host at Springfield Birthday Party

A Kin Club shower honoring Mrs. Harry Davis, a new bride, was hosted by Mrs. Davis. Plans were set for a party at Mrs. Harold Johnson home on Oct. 6 in Springfield. Prizes for games went to Mrs. Harold Ebersbach and Mrs. Charles Buck. Refreshments were served and several members celebrated birthdays.

Pomeroy Harry Davis Davis Kin Club Harold Johnson Springfield Harold Ebersbach Charles Buck

Meigs General Hospital Admits and Discharges

Wesley Belles from Racine Hazel Shiveler from Pomeroy Kenneth Dingess from Dexter admitted. Discharges include Richard Pickens Rebecca Richmond Fred Smith Mildred Bailey Mary Park Pearl Poulin.

Wesley Belles Racine Hazel Shiveler Pomeroy Kenneth Dingess Dexter Richard Pickens Rebecca Richmond Fred Smith Mildred Bailey Mary Park Pearl Poulin

Club Plans Meeting In Village Park

Syracuse Third Wednesday Home Demonstration Club will meet at Syracuse roadside park on Sept. 18, starting at 10 a.m. The afternoon will draft yearbook programs. Homemakers are invited. potluck lunch at noon with each attendee bringing table service. If bad weather, gathering moves to Mrs. Harold Smith's home.

Syracuse Harold Smith

Pediatrician Joins Holzer Clinic in Gallipolis

Dr. Scott J. Wilkinson, pediatrician formerly in Helena, Montana, joined Holzer Clinic expanding the pediatric department to four specialists. The clinic now employs 22 physicians, all specialists, and leases offices at Holzer Hospital. Dr Wilkinson, a Harvard graduate with a Johns Hopkins MD, will practice with his wife Caroline and twin daughters at 82 Cedar St.

Holzer Hospital Wilkinson Decatur, Ill Harvard University John Hopkins School of Medicine Baltimore City Hospital University of Chicago

Collection suit filed against two in Meigs County

Farmers Bank and Savings Co. sues Howard L. West Jr. and Norma West for 1117.76 in Meigs County Common Pleas. Judge John C. Bacon grants divorce to Marvin Swan from Betty Swan for gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty with custody awarded. Two suits dismissed including Bodkins Grain and Feed Co. vs Robert Hill and Stanley O. Safreed vs Paul Brooks. Thomas H. Burnside fined 20 dollars and costs for speeding.

Meigs County

Driver Injured in Route 7 Two Car Crash

Mrs. Pauline Ridenour aged 51 of Chester was admitted with a sprained neck after a Route 7 crash at 3 55 p m when John F Ellis II 26 of Marietta drifted left of center causing a sideswipe with Ridenour. Frank B Grant 40 of Huntington W Va rear ended Ridenour s car. Grant was cited for left of center.

Pomeroy Pauline Ridenour Chester Meigs General Hospital John F. Ellis Marietta Meigs County State Highway Patrol Ellis

Middleport GI Promoted to Specialist Four

Middleport resident Wes Manley son of Charles W. Manley was promoted to specialist four at Fort Riley Kansas in mid August. He serves as a tank driver with Company E 63d Armor and joined the Army in November 1961 after basic training at Fort Knox. Manley attended Middleport High School. The Midd leport emergency squad responded to the Natross residence Clifton West Virginia at 1 56 a m Monday where invalid Mrs Nat ross had fallen from her bed.

Middleport Wesley D. Manley Charles W. Manley Ft. Riley Kan 63D Armor Manley Army Ft. Knox Middleport High School Natross Clifton W. Va

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